This season'sgatherings

A Sommelier-Hosted Culinary Experience in the Heart of the South with Andre Boada

November 13–15, 2026 · Charleston, South Carolina

Spend a long weekend in one of America’s great food cities with VinoCadre, as Andre Boada hosts and guides an intimate journey through the Charleston Food and Wine Classic. This three-day event featuring celebrated chefs, premium wines and spirits, and the best of local food and culture is presented by Explore Charleston, the official destination marketing organization and convention & visitors bureau for the Charleston, South Caroline region. The experiences are artfully designed by experts from the beloved culinary and lifestyle magazines Food & Wine, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure.

Rather than simply attending the festival, you’ll experience Charleston through a wine professional’s perspective. Andre will lead the group throughout the weekend, from festival events and chef-driven dining to wine tastings and the city’s celebrated culinary scene. Along the way, enjoy the ease of having the details handled — from accommodations and dining to transportation and reservations — so you can concentrate on what brought you here in the first place: excellent food, great wine, and good company.

Expect a carefully considered itinerary with access to some of the festival’s most anticipated experiences, alongside a few VinoCadre touches beyond the festival grounds.

Space is limited to keep the group intimate and the experience personal.

Contact Andre Boada to inquire. (830)-362-7311 andre@vinocadre.com

An Opening Celebration of the Holiday Season Saturday, November 21 Session A: 1:00 - 3:00 PM Session B: 4:00 - 6:00 PM 2410 Morris Ranch Rd. Fredericksburg, TX $100 per person A grand celebration of the season of giving, gathering, and indulging in life's finer pleasures. Step inside the recently restored Morris Ranch Schoolhouse, a historic setting transformed for an afternoon of festive revelry, where sparkling wine, briny oysters, expressive reds, and an elaborate charcuterie banquet set the tone for the season ahead. Calivence Wine Bar + Bistro brings a fabulous oyster bar to the occasion paired with an offering a VinoCadre sparkling wines made for the celebration. VinoCadre also presents a curated selection of luscious red wines, while an impressive banquet table invites guests to explore an assortment of fine cheeses, artisan charcuterie, and thoughtfully chosen accompaniments. Consider it the first of the season's grand occasions: an afternoon of fine provisions, flowing wine, and convivial company. The pours are generous, the table is abundant, and the rules are few.

Eight days on the Rhône and Saône, hosted by Andre — Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Avignon, and a private classical concert inside the Palais des Papes. From $5,802 per person.